Lockton News

Lockton Promotes Ruback to Sr. VP in Chicago

Insurance broker Lockton has named Amanda Ruback to the newly created position of senior vice president and major client strategist in the firm’s Chicago operation. In her new role, Ruback assists in strategy development and solutions for the needs and …

Lockton Expanding to Seattle, Walton Named Senior VP in New Office

Lockton is expanding to Seattle Wash., and adding Laura Walton as a senior vice president. The move is effective Feb. 13 and is part of Lockton’s expansion in the Pacific Northwest. Walton will lead business development and client strategy for …

Insurers’ Financial Strength, Brokers’ Expertise Drive Satisfaction in Large Commercial Market: J.D. Power

The profitability of an insurance company and the quality of advice given by an insurance broker makes the most difference when it comes to customer satisfaction for commercial insurance, a new industry study revealed. According to the J.D. Power 2016 …

Lockton Names Tyler as Head of Global Benefits Business

Lockton has appointed Mike Tyler as head of Lockton International Benefits. He will also become chair of the Global Benefits Leadership Group, which will oversee expansion of the benefits capabilities around the globe. The benefits practice represents 30 percent of …

Lockton Adds van Winden as Sr. VP, Energy Property Leader in Houston

Rene van Winden has joined Lockton as a senior vice president and national energy property leader based in the insurance broker’s Houston operation. He is an expert in onshore property insurance programs and will work with Lockton’s energy clients. Van …

Clune Named Lockton’s U.S. President, Chief Operating Officer

Global insurance agency Lockton has named Peter Clune to be its next U.S. president and chief operating officer, effective May 1, 2017. He will succeed Glenn Spencer who was previously named president and CEO of Lockton Inc.’s global operations effective …

Lockton Expands Energy, Marine Risk Management Team in Houston

Lockton has named six executives in Houston to key roles in its expanding Energy and Marine risk management practice. Tim Woodard will serve as senior vice president and director of Energy and Marine. He has been with Lockton for 18 …

Lockton Launches Corporate Terrorism Product with London Markets

Insurance broker Lockton, in conjunction with London Market insurers Hiscox, Beazley, Talbot and XL Catlin, have launched a new product – Terrorism Crisis Solutions (TCS) – designed to offer corporate clients a combined terrorism cover that encompasses a wide range …

Lockton Hires Russell for Philadelphia Team

Lockton, a privately held insurance broker headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., has added Robert Russell to its employee benefit team as a vice president and unit manager in its Philadelphia, Penn., office. In his new role, Russell will manage Lockton’s …

Lockton Taps Florida-Based Schmitz to Lead Expansion of Aviation Practice

Lockton has named Peter Schmitz senior vice president and Aviation Practice leader as part of a significant long-term investment in its aviation risk management operations. Lockton, a global, privately held, independent insurance broker, plans to expand its services to firms …